Opera Prelude lecture recital – “It’s all Greek to me!”Christ Church, HenleyFriday, December 5OPERA Prelude invited singer Ross Cumming to present “It’s all Greek to me!”, the latest in its series of lecture-recitals. Cumming’s selected aria from the opera was Orfeo’s lively Vi ricorda, o boschi ombrosi. O du mein holder Abendstern (O Star of Eve), a magical moment from Wagner’s Tannhäuser, was performed with excellent vocal control and emotional depth. We also heard arias from Humperdinck’s Hänsel und Gretel and from the 20th century, Richard Strauss’s Ariadne auf Naxos. Throughout this substantial presentation, Cumming engaged the audience fully with his knowledge, wit and enthusiasm, creating a most enjoyable and informative experience for all those present, whether opera enthusiasts or non-specialists.

Source: Express December 29, 2025 09:34 UTC